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EIS Holding

Staff Environmental Scientist

Orangeburg, SC · On-site

$65 - $90/hr

Conduct asbestos inspections and surveys in accordance with AHERA, NESHAP, OSHA, EPA, and applicable South Carolina and North Carolina requirements, including pre-renovation and pre-demolition ...

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EIS Holdings

Staff Environmental Scientist

Chapin, SC · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

Conduct asbestos inspections and surveys in accordance with AHERA, NESHAP, OSHA, EPA, and applicable South Carolina and North Carolina requirements, including pre-renovation and pre-demolition ...

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How much do ahera asbestos inspector jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for ahera asbestos inspector in the United States is $92,984.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,000.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an AHERA Asbestos Inspector?

AHERA Asbestos Inspectors are professionals certified to inspect buildings for the presence of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA). They conduct visual inspections, collect samples, and document potential asbestos hazards, especially in schools and public buildings. Their work ensures compliance with federal regulations and helps protect building occupants from asbestos exposure. AHERA inspectors must complete specialized training and follow strict protocols during inspections.

What are some common challenges faced by an AHERA Asbestos Inspector during site assessments?

AHERA Asbestos Inspectors often encounter challenges such as accessing hard-to-reach areas, accurately identifying suspect materials in older buildings, and ensuring strict compliance with safety protocols. Communication with building owners and occupants is crucial, especially when coordinating inspections in occupied facilities. Additionally, inspectors must stay up-to-date with changing regulations and maintain detailed documentation to support their findings. Working collaboratively with abatement contractors and regulatory agencies is also a key aspect of the role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an AHERA Asbestos Inspector, and why are they important?

To thrive as an AHERA Asbestos Inspector, you need a thorough knowledge of asbestos regulations, hazardous material identification, and typically must hold an AHERA Asbestos Inspector certification. Familiarity with sampling equipment, laboratory chain-of-custody procedures, and reporting software is essential for accurate inspections. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication help inspectors document findings and advise clients clearly. These skills and qualifications ensure compliance with safety standards, protect public health, and support reliable project outcomes.

What is the difference between Ahera Asbestos Inspector vs Asbestos Abatement Worker?

AspectAhera Asbestos InspectorAsbestos Abatement Worker
CertificationsAHERA Inspector Certification, OSHA trainingOSHA training, specialized abatement certifications
Work EnvironmentInspecting buildings for asbestos, sampling, reportingRemoving and disposing asbestos-containing materials
Industry UsageBuilding inspections, environmental consultingConstruction, demolition, remediation projects

The Ahera Asbestos Inspector primarily conducts inspections, sampling, and reporting to identify asbestos hazards, while the Asbestos Abatement Worker focuses on the removal and safe disposal of asbestos materials. Both roles require OSHA training and some overlapping certifications, but their daily tasks and responsibilities differ significantly within the asbestos management process.

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Infographic showing various Ahera Asbestos Inspector job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 6% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,984 per year, or $44.7 per hour.

Asbestos Abatement Coordinator

Vanir Construction Management, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA

$83K - $98K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Maintains communication with facilities departments to provide technical support related to asbestos and lead issues

  • Prepares site assessments, abatement designs, and reports on inspection findings and project impacts

  • Conducts environmental project monitoring during construction to ensure compliance with laws, safety regulations, and work practices

Job description

About Vanir

Vanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. Since 1964, we have consistently exceeded client expectations. Ranked as a top PMCM firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for more than three decades, our award-winning team provides a full range of services to public and private sector clients in the aviation; healthcare; education (K-12 and higher); justice and essential services; science and technology; state and local government; transportation; water and wastewater; energy; and commercial, residential and nonprofit markets.

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

  • Maintains open communication with central and regional existing departments in Facilities(Maintenance & Operations, Project Execution, and Central Design Management Group) to providetechnical support related to asbestos and lead issues
  • Prepares site assessment (Phase 1), abatement design (Phase 2) to address the impact ofasbestos and lead-containing materials on construction projects
  • Reviews environmental consultants' Phase 1, 2, and 3 (project monitoring) reports for accuracy
  • Surveys sites to recommend the best method to mitigate the abatement of asbestos and leadcontainingbuilding materials
  • Prepares job estimates for project assessment, design and monitoring
  • Prepares reports describing inspection findings or results and impact to projects determined byreview of construction drawings
  • Plans the repair, removal, disposal or encapsulation of asbestos-containing building materials, andabatement or in-place management of lead-based paint on structures and mechanical systems
  • Conducts environmental project monitoring during construction to ensure compliance withapplicable laws, project specifications, safety regulations and established work practices
  • Investigates accidents or incidents that occur on or near the school grounds during theasbestos/lead related projects
  • Performs asbestos bulk sampling and lead wipe or paint chip sampling to investigate asbestosrelease or elevated lead exposure to children
  • Reviews condition assessment reports of asbestos-containing building materials (ACBM), addressdamaged/friable ACBM and manage the processing of asbestos bulk sampling data and abatementrecords
  • Update projects' tracking sheets for progress status
  • Use Maximo to plan and track job progress and report actual labor charges

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering or anyrelated field, OR
    • Candidates without a degree must have additional years of experience to compensate for educationon a year-for-year basis
  • Five (5) years full time paid professional construction experience on projects involvingenvironmental (asbestos/lead) assessment, sampling, design, monitoring and abatement, OR
    • 2 years full time paid professional construction experience on projects involving environmental(asbestos/lead) assessment, sampling, design, monitoring, and abatement PLUS a Certificationfrom the State of CA as Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CSST), OR
    • Certification from the State of CA as Certified Asbestos Consultant
  • Possession of Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), asbestos course certificates(Building Inspector, Management Planner, Contractor/Supervisor and Project Designer)
  • Possession of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting(RRP) Certification
  • Possession of CA Department of Health (CDPH) Lead certification (Inspector/Assessor/ProjectMonitor)

Benefits

Vanir offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that includes 401(k) Savings with employer matching contributions, medical, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions, life, AD&D and disability benefits, flexible spending account (FSA), voluntary benefits, Teladoc, pet insurance, paid time off, national employee assistance program (EAP) and employee referral program.

How to Apply

If you're interested in working for Vanir please visit our website to learn more and to apply online at www.vanir.com.

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Contact Email: careers@vanir.com

Persons with medical limitations may, with reasonable accommodations, be capable of performing the duties of this position. Such a determination must be made on an individual basis considering the person's limitations, the requirements of the position, and the company's ability to make reasonable accommodations to the person's limitations.

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Pursuant to the Ban The Box Act/Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

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Posted Salary RangeUSD $83,312.00 - USD $98,312.00 /Yr.Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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